Princeston
Every Princeston since 1985 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Princeston
Princeston is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,084 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 392 American babies have been named Princeston. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Princeston stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Princeston year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,084 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,839 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,201 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,076 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,996 |
| 2020 | 30 | #3,629 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,442 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,768 |
| 2017 | 32 | #3,499 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,104 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,662 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,577 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,476 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,003 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,278 |
| 2002 | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,859 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,264 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Princeston in 2025?
Princeston ranked #8,084 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Princeston?
392 babies have been named Princeston in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Princeston most popular?
Princeston peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Princeston a boy or girl name?
Princeston is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Princeston rising or falling?
Princeston is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.